Show Notes
Monsters got beefier, rules got weirder, and DMs everywhere are questioning their life choices—welcome to the 2024 Monster Manual meltdown!
The RPGBOT.Podcast crew dives headfirst into the 2024 Dungeons & Dragons Monster Manual, and things get wild. Hot takes? Absolutely. Existential dread about humanoid reclassification? You bet.
From debating whether False Appearance was too powerful (or if DMs were just lazy) to mourning the loss of non-magical damage resistance, this episode is packed with spicy opinions, monster mayhem, and just a tiny bit of rulebook-related outrage. The team also gushes over the ArchHag, questions the mysterious absence of high-level NPCs, and asks the important question: Does inflating HP while lowering AC make combat better or just longer?
Whether you’re here for monster breakdowns, homebrew chaos, or just to hear people passionately argue about stat blocks, this episode has something for everyone. Tune in now and embrace the madness!
Materials Referenced in This Episode
- Blog of Holding: 2024 Monster Manual on an Index Card
- TheMonstersKnow.com
- Slings and Arrows
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